HAPPY Faces playgroup: The Christmas production this year was The Innkeepers’ Breakfast. Carole says: “The children were amazing. They worked so hard to learn their songs and sang beautifully, standing room only in the hall”.

Peggy says: “Thanks to all contributors of cakes, raffle and tombola prizes and staff and committee for all the hard work that made the event such a success. Humour was supplied by our ‘rappers’ Hayley and Claire.”

NWR: Gill says: “We started the Christmas social with mulled wine and mince pies followed by a quiz which was cryptic clues to shops in Basingstoke (or indeed almost anywhere!). The winners Jane T and Valerie G won a small box of chocolates each. We had some readings, which included pieces from Pam Ayres, Gervase Phinn and Flora Thompson and finished the evening with more refreshments and chat.”

ST LEONARD’S: Lisa says: “On Sunday, at 6pm, come and join us for a wonderful service of Carols by Candlelight.

On Christmas Eve, at 4pm, there will be a fun and informal Crib Service suitable for the whole family”.